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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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